Gallery Stratford is finding new homes for surplus and unwanted artwork donated by residents from across the city and beyond.

On Friday, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the gallery will host its My Art Will Go On fundraiser, an art auction and party where all items up for bid or outright purchase have been previously owned.

“The purpose of this exhibition is to recycle artwork and give pre-loved artwork a new home,” said Angela Brayham, director and curator at Gallery Stratford. “So, we’ve invited the community to donate work that they no longer need, want, have room for … to the gallery, and then we are helping it go on to find a new home with someone else who will love it.”

Since July, the gallery has received more than 300 donations of artwork, ranging from the kinds of paintings one might find hanging in a motel room to original works by local artists, promotional materials from the Stratford Festival, and so much more.

With some pieces going for as little as $20, and at least one piece going for as much as $1,200, Brayham said there is something for every kind of art lover, whether they’re an avid collector or only just beginning to explore what the art world has to offer.

And because admission to the Friday-night party is $10 per person, or $25 for families, Brayham hopes the event may instill a passion for art among some of the city’s younger residents.

“It gives kids a chance to maybe buy their first piece of art. … If you give kids an interest in collecting art at a young age, they’ll support art throughout their lives,” she said.

The party will also feature live music by high school student Maya Rose Wilson, food, and beer from Black Swan Brewing.

“It should be a really fun night for people to enjoy art and also for people to hopefully add to their collection and support the gallery,” Brayham said. “Everything goes back directly into our exhibition and education programs.”